Michael Jackson - Will You Be There

Will You Be There is a song by Michael Jackson which was released as a single in 1993. The single was taken from the 1991 album Dangerous and also appeared on the soundtrack to Free Willy.

The lyrics were included in Michael's book of pems and reflections, Dancing The Dream, published in 1992.

The song became one of the bigger hits from Dangerous staying in the Top 40 for over six weeks in the UK. The single achieved even greater success in the U.S., where it sold over 500,000 copies and stayed in the Top 10 for six weeks, peaking at number 7 and was later certified Gold in the US. On the European continent, the single reached number one in the MTV Eurochart, though it missed the Top 10 in many of the other European charts, including Germany and France. The single has sold 1,050,000 copies worldwide.

It featured the Andrae Crouch Singers on backing vocals, and opened with 67 seconds of Beethoven's 9th Symphony, played by the Cleveland Orchestra - uncredited. A $7 million copyright infringement lawsuit was filed - settled in December 1992, and one outcome was all future copies of Dangerous must credit Ludwig Van Beethoven and the Cleveland Orchestra on Will You Be There.

It was also a subject of another lawsuit filed by Albano Carrisi, who claimed the melody of the song was stolen from his composition, I Cigni Di Balaka.

[Teddy Riley's Words About The Song]This is Michael again. Bringing a vocal choir in on the track was a stroke of genius. It's something I'd consider doing since hearing him do it. It's a long song as well, a lot of this album really clocks in. This nearly hits eight minutes, I think – it's not a punchy radio edit! Yes, it's long but it came across really well for the album. A lot of the songs on the album are long. That's what makes the album I think.

Credits*Written and composed by Michael Jackson*Produced by Michael Jackson

Will You Be There - Lyrics

(Angel's intro)(Piano intro)

Hold meLike the River JordanAnd I will then say to theeYou are my friend

Carry meLike you are my brotherLove me like a motherWill you be there?

When wearyTell me will you hold meWhen wrong, will you mold meWhen lost will you find me?

But they told meA man should be faithfulAnd walk when not ableAnd fight till the endBut I'm only human

Everyone's taking control of meSeems that the world's got a role for meI'm so confused will you show to meYou'll be there for meAnd care enough to bear me

Will You Be There is the most terrifying song of all songs performed in the twentieth century and twenty-first century in the art of human beings existing on earth! Stating that take into account everything that contains this song. He who has ears to hear, who has eyes to look, who has the expertise to use it! Ever since that award was not created in this world by people who have expertise in the art that can achieve this magical value, unique song! Do not be that ability of appreciation of true values ? Where are those professionals? I always wondered this a long time ago???

This song is so beautiful and spiritual. I feel like this song does not get the same recognition as his other hits such as Billie Jean or Beat it, which is a shame for this is brilliant. Thank you Michael. Merci Michael pour une si belle chanson!

Peerless song will be immortal like KING Michael! Simply, Michael and "Will You Be There" and all songs, videos make me daily to die a bit,killing me with addicted to His Masterpiece, with joy, with cry, with dance...with all my soul! Michael, you're Always in My HEART!!! <3 L.O.V.E

Will You Be There is yet another masterpiece of Michael's. He was a brilliant writer. The music grabs you and keeps you spellbound. I just close my eyes and let him sing to me. I love you Michael. Thank you for the beautiful, groundbreaking music you created. Each song a stoke of genius. You will live forever through your music.

Dear evrybody.This is my favorit song, it keeps me close to his soul and God, but it can also make me cry in longingfor heaven...and beeing closer to God...sometimes I can't beer to hear his voice it makes me cry, I was going to realy se him in 2009, but he past away before i bought the ticket...I was teeager in the 80', and loved his voice from the start...

MJ will always be where he has been the first time I heard him singing: in my heartI don´t know how he got there, I don´t know how he managed to have stayed there over all these years, all I know is, he is in my heart and he will stay there, no matter what will happen

WELL OK I'LL GIVE YOU A COMMENT MY FAMILY LOVES MICHAEL JACKSON AND THEY ARE HURT OVER HIS DEATH, I TELL THEM WE HAVE TO KEEP LIVING EVERYDAY FOR HIM AND FOR OUR SELVES AND KEEP HIM IN OUR HEARTS..... WE WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER MICHAEL JACKSON NOW WHO EVER CAME UP WITH THIS WONDERFUL TOOLBAR, THANK YOU !!!!!!!!!!

The best preformance of all time for this song he is ssooooooo amazing, the songs that he wrote to make us all aware of what is going on in the world. His music is soooo soulful and true, he doesnot lie with his words, and he will be eternally blessed for sharing all of his talent with us and he is in heaven singing with the angels and with Jesus because he got his heart right with God and died a christian L.O.V.E.

Sweet Michael... you have always been here in my heart... Come this June, I will be there, for you. To share with the world, my grief over your passing, and to also celebrate your incredible life and the many blessings you brought to this Earth. We miss you so much my love... I pray you will be there, to see from your special place in Heaven, how much love there still is here for you... how much there always will be. Love you more, always and forever. Shirley xxo

Just imagine where Michael would be today if he had professional management back then. Such a beautiful song but it too ended up in court. Such a shame he didn't meet the right woman to keep him on track.

You often write about Michael ,and you exactly feelthe same like me about Michael music and Michael the man ,the greatest ever exist on this earth, I think yiu're my friend because we both love Mike so much and forever. Mike lives for always

I love you Michael Jackson! I also love this radio station you have always even when you were just a little kid you deserved your own radio station. Nothing but Michael Jackson. R.I.P Michael Jackson. I'll always love you and you'll always be in my heart. your biggest fan, spixie12

One of the very best song of MJ : in my top 3. Very brilliant and touching lyrics, so emotionnal. Seems like MJ's talking directely to us ( his fans / family / relatives .. those who care and love him) this song deeply moves me every time i heard it. It also makes me feel so sad : he wanted us to be there and care for him and so did us ?????? I don't think so. Cette chanson fait partie de celles que j'aime le plus. Elle me touche au plus profond de mon coeur et donne l'impression que MJ s'adresse à tous ceux qui l'aiment. Mais elle me rend également très triste car je pense que son message ( son appel au secours ?)n' a pas été entendu. RIP my angel.

EMOTIONFULL AMAZING SONG incredible song in an incredible album I LOVE IT HIS LAST WORDS ARE SO MOVING they make me cry I'll be there all my life to support you mike luv u y legend You're just another part of me

This song is absolutely perfect.I have no more words to say about it. .OMG! MJ sings so good.It is performed with deep feelings,with deep love... I liked the choir of this song...It adds magic. Can be better man and singer in the world than MJ?Of course ,not.Michael Jackson is the best .

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